Since 1953, Colorado has partnered with and benefited from WICHE through regional collaboration, resource-sharing, sound public policy, and innovation.

Tuition Savings

The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) saves Colorado undergraduate students on out-of-state tuition. They pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition at partner institutions across the West.

3,975 Colorado students chose WUE schools in the West (Academic Year 2021-22)
5,018 out-of-state students chose WUE schools in Colorado (Academic Year 2021-22)
Top 3 out-of-state WUE schools for Colorado undergrads:
- Northern Arizona University (584)
- Montana State University, Bozeman (420)
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (268)
Top 3 Colorado schools for out-of-state undergrads:
- Colorado State University (2,015)
- Colorado Mesa University (674)
- University of Northern Colorado (510)

The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) saves Colorado students on out-of-state graduate certificate, master’s, and doctoral programs. They pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition at partner institutions across the West.

206 Colorado students chose WRGP schools in the West (Academic Year 2021-22)
852 out-of-state students chose WRGP schools in Colorado (Academic Year 2021-22)
Top 3 out-of-state WRGP schools for Colorado students:
- University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (24)
- University of Utah (20)
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (16)
Top 3 Colorado WRGP schools for out-of-state students:
- University of Colorado Denver (234)
- University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (180)
- University of Northern Colorado (116)

Professional Student Exchange Program (PSEP) students pursuing careers in 10 health fields can enroll in programs in the WICHE region and receive substantial tuition support from their home state/territory.

19 students paid reduced tuition and saved $366,225 to study optometry in another state because it’s not offered by a Colorado public institution.
85% of Colorado’s PSEP graduates returned home to practice (2007-16). Students are contractually required to return.
82 out-of-state PSEP students enrolled in public and private programs located in Colorado. Institutions received $2.5M in support fees to reduce the students’ tuition costs.